Advertising card for Cady & Olmstead with an image of a bouquet of lily of the vally and other flowers. Front of card says: "L. S. Cady. G. P. Olmstead. Cady & Olmstead, Jewelers, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Watches, Clocks & Jewelry." Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: 718 Main St. (716 crossed out), Kansas City, Mo.

Cady and Olmstead crafted the sword of gold presented to General John J. Pershing at the dedication of the Liberty Memorial, November 1, 1921. The sword was ''eighteen-carat gold, engrossed with laurel wreaths in green and gold and studded with diamonds, rare rubies and sapphires. (For photo of the sword, see MVSC Q 330.9778 K16, October 21, 1919, page 736.)

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